Whitney Butte Trail

The Whitney Butte trailhead is located near the Merrill Ice Cave. The trail enters the Black Lava Flow Wilderness Area at the western boundary of the monument. Although this trail is long, it's a relatively easy trail to hike. Bring plenty of water, especially during the summer months as there are no water facilities available along the trail.

Elevation

The Whitney Butte Trail has a maximum elevation of 4,906 ft (1,495 m), a minimum elevation of 4,724 ft (1,440 m), and an elevation range of 182 ft (55 m).

What is the length of the Whitney Butte Trail?

How long does it take to hike the Whitney Butte Trail?

A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 1.3 hrs in the [ A to B ] direction, and in 1.3 hrs in the [ B to A ] direction.

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in the [ A to B ] and [ B to A ] direction at a typical speed and is based on gross weight (which includes anything carried), the topography, trail length and trail conditions.